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HuK
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada1591 Posts
March 02 2011 23:01 GMT
#21
me and jinro got bank accounts with KEB pretty easily
ProgamerLive like a God or die like a Slave 11:11
Silentness
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2821 Posts
March 02 2011 23:22 GMT
#22
On March 03 2011 05:54 snowbird wrote:
As for the parts of Korean culture I find controversial, hmm... for example:


- double morals regarding sex related topics (woman needs to be a virgin, man can whore around)
- excessive national pride
- etc.
0



lol... there's nothing wrong with Korea having national pride. Korea use to be pretty low on the totem pole in terms of other countries, but years and years later after the Korea war... Korea is rapidly becoming a stronger economical nation so of course they're going to be proud of that and want to show the world that they can contend with countries like the United States.

Oh yeah and women need to be virgins? LOL... umm yeah I've been in Korea over 3 years and I don't think I've known a Korean virgin chick that's 20+ of age. Even my ex girlfriend told me that virgins don't exist.

*shrugs*

Anyways I hope you enjoy Korea. It's a fun country. Cheap alcohol (soju), lot of good nightlife all over the peninsula, good SC scene of course, good Street Fighter IV scene if you're interested in it, and etc.
GL HF... YOLO..lololollol.
aqui
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Germany1023 Posts
March 02 2011 23:27 GMT
#23
Speak with an german accent and teach instruments, ez pz.
krndandaman
Profile Joined August 2009
Mozambique16569 Posts
March 03 2011 00:05 GMT
#24
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don_kyuhote
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
3006 Posts
March 03 2011 02:06 GMT
#25
On March 03 2011 05:54 snowbird wrote:
As for the parts of Korean culture I find controversial, hmm... for example:

- seniority system at work (in contrast to the western style of a more performance oriented system)
- exaggerated importance of respect towards elders
- role of family in life
- excessive national pride
- etc.



I don't know man.
Recently there have been rising population of rebellious kids in the Korean student population.
Korean kids have been getting more and more violent and unruly lately...
I expect to see some social problems with this generation of teenagers.
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51502 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-03 03:21:36
March 03 2011 03:21 GMT
#26
nice to hear you still want to work in ESPORTS. thought you left that when you went inactive.
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snowbird
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Germany2044 Posts
March 03 2011 08:00 GMT
#27
On March 03 2011 08:27 aqui wrote:
Speak with an german accent and teach instruments, ez pz.


Huh?
Okay I guess!


On March 03 2011 12:21 GTR wrote:
nice to hear you still want to work in ESPORTS. thought you left that when you went inactive.


Isn't it everyones dream to turn your hobby into a profession? I still want to do it yeah.
@riotsnowbird
Subversion
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
South Africa3627 Posts
March 03 2011 09:51 GMT
#28
Hey dude,

KEB is probably the most foreigner friendly of the banks.

Chill's story sounds horrendous, don't know of any other banks with those kinds of charges :O

If you have any questions feel free to PM me I'll help as best I can
lilsusie
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
3861 Posts
March 03 2011 10:56 GMT
#29
KEB is the one that most foreigners use. KB isn't too bad either, just need a passport to open. You have an F4 so it's a bit different from what Chill had to do.

Depending on the area you live apartment costs will vary. Get out here and gimme a call I'll help you out.

I think SKT is great. Galaxy S2 is coming out around May from what I hear. They also have a great online system for you to check your bill, add options, etc that's very user friendly.

Submit your resume to GOM see what they can do for you. However, I believe at this time they only want casters.

Glad to hear you and V are coming! Too bad I'm leaving the country for your side of the world in Sept
Follow me on Twitter for pictures of cute gamers and food! https://twitter.com/lilsusie
snowbird
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Germany2044 Posts
March 03 2011 11:30 GMT
#30
KEB it is then.

Just browsed their site and had to use IE and install 4 active-x things just to get info on their account options. Now that stuff is just sitting in the system tray to "protect me". Geez, I love Korean websites lol.

I guess what you guys are talking about is that KEB expat savings account? Free withdrawal from KEB ATMs and free online banking within KEB and to local banks.

When I arrive I'll be at a cheap place in Hongdae for the time being until a find an apartment. It'd be great if you could help me find something ;D

Didn't know you're leaving Korea! Leaving for good or just temporary?

@riotsnowbird
emucxg
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Finland4559 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-03 12:01:26
March 03 2011 12:00 GMT
#31
good luck, but sound very risky because yet you have to find a job in Korea and thats still unsure,

I think Im in same situation after few year, I live in Finland and studying right now in university, but after i gratitude, i might stay in Finland or move to China(where Im originally come from).

i donno about S-Korea, but in China, it seems damn hard to find a job as a foreigner, mainly because of VISA problem and its risky for the company(every rules are different for foreigners)...unless you have a good relationship network in China (working for your uncle or something etc...), thats just my opinion, and Korean might be different

yeah, but anyway, good luck to you, and I hope everything goes well with you and your girlfriend =)
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17731 Posts
March 03 2011 16:53 GMT
#32
keep us updated and welcome back
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
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